Today ArcelorMittal ("ArcelorMittal" or "the Issuer") completed the pricing of its 30-year, USD 1 billion aggregate principal amount of 7% bonds due 2039.

Today ArcelorMittal ("ArcelorMittal" or "the Issuer") completed the pricing of its 30-year, USD 1 billion aggregate principal amount of 7% bonds due 2039. The yield of the bonds is 7.4%.

The proceeds to ArcelorMittal (before expenses) of USD 943,270,000 will be used for general corporate purposes.

The offering is scheduled to close on October 6, subject to satisfaction of customary conditions.

The Issuer has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for the offering to which this communication relates.  Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in such registration statement and other documents the Issuer has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the Issuer and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting IDEA on the SEC web site at www.sec.gov.  Alternatively, copies may be obtained from Citigroup Global Markets Inc., toll free at 1-877-858-5407; Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., toll free at 1-800-503-4611; or J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., at 1-212-834-4533.

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In relation to each Member State of the European Economic Area and which has implemented the Prospectus Directive (each, a "Relevant Member State"), no action has been undertaken or will be undertaken to make an offer to the public of the securities requiring a publication of a prospectus in any Relevant Member State. As a result, the securities may only be offered in relevant member states:
(i) to legal entities which are authorized or regulated to operate in the financial markets or, if not so authorized or regulated, whose corporate purpose is solely to invest in securities;
(ii) to any legal entity which meets two or more of the following criteria: (1) an average of at least 250 employees during the last financial year; (2) a total balance sheet of more than euro43 million; and (3) an annual net turnover of more than euro50 million, as shown in its last annual or consolidated accounts;
(iii) in any other circumstances, that would not require publication of a prospectus by ArcelorMittal under article 3(2) of the Prospectus Directive.
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About ArcelorMittal

ArcelorMittal is one of the world’s leading integrated steel and mining companies with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking operations in 15 countries. It is the largest steel producer in Europe, among the largest in the Americas, and has a growing presence in Asia through its joint venture AM/NS India. ArcelorMittal sells its products to a diverse range of customers including the automotive, engineering, construction and machinery industries, and in 2023 generated revenues of $68.3 billion, produced 58.1 million metric tonnes of crude steel and, 42.0 million tonnes of iron ore. Our purpose is to produce smarter steels for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for the renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. ArcelorMittal is listed on the stock exchanges of New York (MT), Amsterdam (MT), Paris (MT), Luxembourg (MT) and on the Spanish stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia (MTS).

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